Fabrication Engineer

Sizewell C Company; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C is recruiting a Fabrication Engineer to join the Marine & Tunnels Delivery Team within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA). The role involves day-to-day oversight of fabrication activities for structural steel and mechanical packages, predominantly at UK supplier sites, with travel to locations across the UK.

Reporting to the Package Manager, you will monitor progress, ensure safety and quality, and support resolution of engineering and production issues.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in fabrication, manufacturing engineering or heavy engineering environments.
• Good understanding of structural steel fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with fabrication quality systems and inspection requirements.
• Good understanding of welding procedures, material certification and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience reviewing or working with ITPs and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience working with suppliers or manufacturing organisations.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and work predominantly from supplier manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of fabrication activities for structural steel and mechanical packages.
• Monitor progress and quality compliance at supplier facilities across the UK.
• Report to the Package Manager and collaborate with engineering and quality teams.
• Support timely resolution of engineering and production issues and ensure safety.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Welding procedures

ITP & quality documentation

Drawing interpretation

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Supplier collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Welding Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position requires travel to sites and locations across the UK.

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Fabrication Engineer Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.This role will be within theMarine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

The Fabrication Engineer will support the day-to-day management and oversight of fabrication activities associated with structural steel and mechanical fabrication packages within the Sizewell C Marine & Tunnels programme. Working as part of the Marine & Tunnels Fabrication Delivery Team, the role will be predominantly based at supplier manufacturing facilities (primarily within the UK) to provide day-to-day oversight of fabrication activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and in accordance with the agreed programme and project requirements. Reporting to the Package Manager, the Fabrication Engineer will work closely with the fabricator, CWA engineering and quality teams, independent assurance bodies and other project stakeholders. The role will provide technical and delivery support during manufacture, monitor progress and quality compliance, and support the timely resolution of engineering and production issues. This is a permanent position within the Sizewell C Civil Works Alliance

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience in fabrication, manufacturing engineering or heavy engineering environments.

• Good understanding of structural steel fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with fabrication quality systems and inspection requirements.
• Good understanding of welding procedures, material certification and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience reviewing or working with ITPs and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience working with suppliers or manufacturing organisations.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and work predominantly from supplier manufacturing facilities.

Desirable

• Experience within the nuclear, offshore, marine, defence or major infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• Understanding of fabrication standards including:
• ISO 3834
• EN 1090
• ISO 9606
• ISO 15614
• BS EN 10204
• CSWIP Welding Inspector qualification.
• NACE or ICorr coating inspection qualification.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Project management qualification or relevant project delivery training.
• Knowledge of project controls and progress reporting.
• Experience working with independent inspection bodies (e.g. DNV, Lloyd's Register, TÜV).

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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